2 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Xuan paper, known as one of the Four Treasures of Study, first came into     1     （exist）in Xuan Prefecture in the Tang Dynasty. The traditional skill of making the paper     2     hand has been passed down through generations. The process takes as many as 108 steps, all of     3     require a level of delicacy.

Take papermaking master Zhou Donghong for example. He uses a fine screen to filter（过滤）a mixture of water and fibers. He lifts it up, and it's a sheet of paper. It takes him and his partner only 15 seconds     4     （form）and shape it, but they've devoted     5     （they）to perfecting the skills for decades.

“There are a lot of tricks of filtering the fibers, and timing is     6     （difficult）part of all. We have only one chance to filter the right amount of fibers, and only the proper weight guarantees the paper is neither too thin nor too thick, and the margin（差额）for error is     7     （extreme）small," said Zhou. With just the right degree of thickness, top quality Xuan paper holds ink and water tightly.

The skill of papermaking,       8     （recognize）as a national treasure, has also proven to be an international one. We felt     9     great sense of pride as it was listed as a world intangible cultural heritage（非物质文化遗产）by UNESCO in 2009. Since then, in Jingxian County, the making of Xuan paper     10     （teach）in schools.

3 . “The grass looks greener on the other side of the fence（篱笆）.”That’s an old saying in English. It means that other places often look better, more interesting than the place where you live.“Let’s go to KFC for dinner and then watch some Japanese cartoons!”We all know it: more and more Chinese kids love American and Japanese food and movies. Some people worry that young Chinese are beginning to feel that way. They see young Chinese ignoring Chinese culture and, instead, buying Japanese cartoon books, watching Korean soap operas and even celebrating western holidays.

Foreign books and soap operas are good, but Chinese writers and actors are just as good. As for holidays, Christmas is nice, but it can never have the meaning for Chinese that the Spring Festival has, and the West has nothing to compare with the Mid-Autumn Festival. China has lots of cool things in its culture: calligraphy, Beijing Opera, quick meals on the streets, and even Jay Chou! And let's not forget the part of Chinese culture I like best: its friendliness. Not all countries are as warm as China.

It’s good to enjoy other cultures and to learn from them, but they can never replace your own culture. It’s good to look on the other side of the fence, but make sure you take a good long look. You will find that the grass isn’t always greener.

Although some people become worried about that, I don’t think they should. Will we get more powerful without learning from other countries? Will Chinese people live more happily without American fast food? Besides, it's fun to learn about different cultures. Chinese kids can learn about other cultures and have fun, but they also need to learn more about their own culture. Be proud of Chinese culture and of being Chinese!

1. The author thinks young Chinese ________.

A．are ignoring our own culture	B．are foolish in learning our own culture
C．are interested in our own culture	D．are hating our own culture

2. In some young Chinese’s eyes, which of the following is not the “greener grass”?

A．Japanese cartoon books.	B．Korean soap operas.
C．The Mid-Autumn Festival.	D．Christmas.

3. In the author's opinion, what is the best feature of Chinese culture?

A．Hard-working.

B．Friendly.

C．Brave.

D．Honest.

4. What is the best title for the passage?

A．Chinese culture and western culture	B．Simple young Chinese
C．Interesting western culture	D．That grass is not always greener

4 . 假定你是李华，你的美国朋友David打算今年寒假来中国学习中国剪纸（Chinese paper cutting），请你根据以下提示给他写一封电子邮件。
1.表示欢迎；
2.学习剪纸的建议（如参观剪纸展览、参加剪纸培训班等）。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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5 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Global Youth Service Day is the largest youth service and civic action event in the world and the only one that     1    （celebrate）the contributions made by all the youth aged from 5 to 25 through service.

The Youth Engagement Team of United Way of Central Indiana is taking action     2    （advance）the common good. When members     3    （find）out that a small, rural town had the     4    （high）percentage of financially（经济上）strained households in the area, they decided to do something about it. The team built a Little Free Library, and prepared 100 snack bags with     5    （note）of encouragement inside for kids     6    （involve）in the We All Matter after-school program.

Serving     7     a young age promotes healthy lifestyles and choices, teaches life skills, improves the community     8    （great）and encourages a lifelong ethic of giving. Are you ready to join the youth like these in making     9     difference? Youth Service America offers excellent resources and your local United Way can point the youth to the people and places in your community     10     need your support.

6 . 语法填空

Most people relate "You are what you eat." To healthy eating. It     1    （actual）refers to personality, character, and culture, Chinese cuisine is a case in point. When introduced to America, it     2    （change）to suit American tastes, which tells us Americans like trying new foods.

Later, I visited China and     3    （experience）authentic Chinese food. In Beijing, we ate in a restaurant where the chef treated us to dinner     4    （consist）of Sichuan peppercorns. It was wonderful but what was even more important was the friendship. In Shandong Province, we had     5    （boil）dumplings with vinegar. I found making dumplings is always an affair with the whole family. In South China and central China, I experienced local dishes from Guangdong's elegant dim sum to the     6    （exception）stewed noodles in Henan. Through food, Chinese people everywhere show friendship and kindness. At     7    minimum, the kinds of food     8    （consume）by local people tell us what they grow in their region, what kinds of lives they lead, and     9    they like and do not like.

All in all, culture and cuisine go hand     10    hand, and if you do not experience one, you can never really know the other.

7 . I always remember one Christmas when we_________outside of town. My elder brother had a job in a different city_________he always made it home to celebrate the holidays. During the few days before Christmas Day, we experienced a violent snowstorm with powerful winds. It was so_________that the country road was almost impassable.

The day before Christmas was more_________than I had ever imagined. My elder brother was stuck at a stranger's home where he had been_________to stay overnight because of the storm. The person was kind enough to let him stay until morning. But, the_________was that he couldn’t get his car to start and there was no assistance available.

So, my dad and I_________. We were lucky enough to make it to where my brother was_________. After his car warmed up, he thought it was much wiser to head back to his place rather than try and make it home for Christmas. So we headed in_________direction.

The drive back got even worse. We got stuck in a huge snowdrift. A(n)__________had to be made. We placed a shovel（铲子）about ten feet behind the car to__________anyone else that there was an obstruction（障碍物）ahead.

We left the cars in the snow, wrapped blankets around our heads and__________on top of the snowdrifts. We made it about a mile up the road to a neighbor's farmhouse where we__________for the next mile walk home. We all made it safely home that night.

Christmas was very__________that year. It didn’t matter if there were__________or not under the tree the next morning. We each got our gift—the gift of life, home with our family safe and sound. What better gift is there? None.

1.

A．hid

B．lived

C．relaxed

D．waited

2.

A．or

B．so

C．but

D．since

3.

A．bad

B．unique

C．cold

D．quiet

4.

A．popular

B．enjoyable

C．important

D．memorable

5.

A．ordered

B．forced

C．invited

D．refused

6.

A．fact

B．result

C．problem

D．message

7.

A．gave in

B．set out

C．moved on

D．turned back

8.

A．working

B．waiting

C．sleeping

D．studying

9.

A．desired

B．expected

C．opposite

D．forward

10.

A．excuse

B．promise

C．change

D．decision

11.

A．call

B．warn

C．criticize

D．persuade

12.

A．danced

B．drove

C．walked

D．stayed

13.

A．woke up

B．got out

C．looked out

D．warmed up

14.

A．busy

B．strange

C．special

D．traditional

15.

A．rewards

B．meals

C．leaves

D．gifts

8 . Many westerners plan their schedules at the beginning of the day, or perhaps a day or two in advance. If you would like to meet with a westerner, you should generally call at least a day in advance. If you do not, the person might plan something else during that time slot (时间空档).     1    However, in western culture having a schedule is stressed as an example of good planning and organization in one’s life.

    2    Also, the person being visited has time to tidy his home, wear proper clothing, and offer drink or snacks (小吃) to the guests. Without advance notice, the westerner may not be prepared for visitors.

If you make a visit in western countries without prior (提前的) notice, the person you visit may answer the door, but not invite you in.    3    This means he is unprepared for visitors at this time. This is not generally considered rude.    4    However, sometimes you may succeed in making a visit without an appointment. Appointments are usually made over the phone, but can also be made in person.

    5     In the west, these appointments are generally made through a secretary. Appointments are also necessary for meeting professional workers, such as doctors, dentists, lawyers, barbers, hairstylists, etc.

A．It is best to call ahead.

B．He may speak to you at the door.

C．Some people may not follow this rule.

D．Most westerners enjoy a flexible schedule.

E．Appointments are required for interviews and business meetings.

F．A busy schedule means they can’t delay any longer for a walk-in visitor.

G．Westerners phone in advance of a visit because they all have busy schedules.

9 . After spending a term in Spain, I have been trying to work out which common impressions on Spain have some truth in them and which don't.    1    

Spain is always warm and sunny. This is not true. The city I stayed in, which is in central Spain, often becomes colder than London in winter. However, the city receives little rain all year round and gets very hot in summer.    2    In Andalusia of southern Spain, for example, temperature can be cool but pleasant in winter, but becomes very high in summer.

The Spanish love to have fun.    3    The Spanish people I meet tend to be very warm and open. Spaniards love to celebrate life through different festivals throughout the year. As well as religious festivals, they celebrate others such as La Tomatina, a festival in Valencia where people throw tomatoes at each other.

    4    This is true. Both locals and tourists enjoy watching Flamenco shows just as much, especially in Andalusia. It is also possible to see them in Madrid and Barcelona, but they tend to be more for tourists. I recommend seeing a Flamenco show in Cadiz or Jerez de la Frontera. The flamenco in Cadiz takes on a more cheerful style. Maybe this is because the people of Cadiz live by the sea and have access to beautiful sandy beaches.

Spain is a fascinating country, in which you are sure to have lots of fun. I find that a lot of the common impressions on Spain hold some truth.    5    Spanish culture is very complex and the traditions and culture, as well as food and weather, can vary between regions.

A．Spain is famous for its Flamenco.

B．Here’s what I have discovered so far.

C．But the country is not limited to them.

D．I have seen a lot of evidence that this is true.

E．The following are correct impressions on Spain.

F．Southern Spain tends to be warmer than northern Spain.

G．Northern Spain is colder in summer and also colder in winter.

10 . When you go on a trip to America, you will see the word Motel on signs and notice boards. It is made up of “motor” and “hotel” and it is really a hotel for people who arrive by car (however, you don’t need a car to stay at one). You have to pay when you arrive for your room, which usually has a bath. Meals are not provided but there will certainly be a cafeteria. Americans eat a lot of salads and sandwiches. Along the main roads there are a lot of motels. Each tries to offer more than the others. Some provide television in every bedroom; others have swimming pools and so on. Motels are especially useful when you are in the country, far from a town or city. You will also find them in big national parks.

In these great national parks, you may meet guests you don't expect to see. An American friend told me a short story. In the middle of a moonless night，she heard strange noises outside her motel window in the Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. Thinking it might be a thief, she jumped out of bed, opened the door and crept towards a dark shadow. As she got close, she saw the thief. She was dreadfully frightened: it wasn’t a human thief-it was a big black bear. The bear was turning over some empty tins with its paws, looking for tasty bits of food. My friend decided to leave that particular thief alone!

There are also, of course, places called “rooming houses”, where they provide lodges（客房).You will see such signs as Tourists or Rooms Rent, and you could try one of these. A word of warning-looking for a room in New York during the tourist season is like looking for gold on the moon!

1. Motels provide all the following EXCEPT      .

A．bath

B．TV

C．meals

D．swimming pools

2. The underlined word “crept” in Paragraph 2 probably means “      ”.

A．moved slowly

B．rushed out

C．threw away

D．ran fast

3. From the last paragraph , we can learn that in New York during the tourist season      .

A．tourists can find gold there

B．it is difficult to find a room there

C．tourists can have a sweet dream there

D．there is a warning for tourists to New York